Jewel of the desert

Travel America, Sept-Oct, 2004

Teenagers get pampered too at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. The historic resort has created a new spa menu for teens called "It's All About Me From Head to Toe." The menu includes a "Fresh Face Purifying Facial" (50 min., $125), "Perfect Hands Manicure" (30 min., $45), and "Pretty Feet Pedicure" (60 min., $60).

The spa offers services drawn from many countries and cultures, most notably the Native American tribes that once inhabited the region. It comprises 17 indoor treatment rooms, two outdoor rooms, three poolside spas, steam rooms, saunas, and a beauty salon. Attached is the fitness center.

The 738-room Arizona Biltmore, known as the "Jewel of the Desert" and renowned for its Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. It is nestled on 39 acres at the foot of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and majestic Squaw Peak. Recreational facilities include eight swimming pools, seven tennis courts, two 18-hole PGA golf courses, and an 18-hole putting course.

Contact: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 W. Missouri, Phoenix, AZ 85016; (800) 950-0086; www.arizonabiltmore.com.